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The FIG Sport Science Commission has a database of reputable peer reviewed journals citations including “Gymnastics” as one of the key words or tags.
They are collecting PDFs of those citations now.
Sample:
Role of Intensive Training in the Growth and Maturation of Artistic Gymnasts (PDF)
If you are aware of any private collections of PDF citations, or have one yourself, you could contact me.
RickMcCharles (a) gmail.com
Private collections can be shared.
dominique moceanu fan says goodbye to one of the great ones.
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Coaches will long be studying her Jaeger technique.
This week, 2012 Olympic team gold medalist, Kyla Ross, and her mom, Kiana, join us. Kyla tells us about training smart after time off, upgrades, her fantasy tumbling skill, the status of her Amanar, who she looks up to in the gym, overcoming fear and mental blocks, her infamous Championships lipstick and the “saviors of the US team.”
Kiana reveals who gave the family the most important advice about going pro, why Gym-Max is so unique and the best advice she ever received about navigating the world of elite gymnastics. …
listen here – Episode 48: Kyla Ross
Like Shawn Johnson before 2008, Kyla trains only once a day. Enjoys school.
Polarettes Gymnastics Club urgently needs help with their competitive women’s program.
Great gym attached to a school.
Email polarettesgymnastics (a) yahoo.com for details.
Closer to half-in, one and one half-out.
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If Kenzo competed all his BIG Tumbling lines, his start score would be the highest ever. Could he get to 8.0 difficulty?
He competed 7.4 at Japanese Nationals without triple double or double double layout.
YEESH
via @OnoNoKomachi1
Excellent interview with our Olympic Champion.
IOC:
In this latest edition of the Athlete Profile series we talk to Epke Zonderland (NED) about his Olympic experience, in particular, his Beijing performance leading to his gold medal in the men’s horizontal bars event at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Epke talks us through his early days of training as a child all the way through to his Olympic success, giving a detailed account of the dedication, training and values it takes to become an Olympic champion.
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Epke hit his 7.7 routine last weekend for 15.950.
He’s obviously planning to win Worlds on H Bar.
The Dutch will be cheering. Especially now that, sadly, Wyomi Masela was injured and will not be in Anwerp.
Diego Hypolito is bringing the dynamite.
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https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=444744292308628
I’ve not seen anything like this since Shewfelt trained Tamayo punch front. And punch front 1/1.
via GymFever
GymCastic has been linking to routines with the old school Zuchold release. Here’s the original.
Erika Zuchold East Germany 1972 Olympic Games Event Finals UB – underswing bwd (inverted pike swing) on HB — dislocate with flight to hstd on LB
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This is a repost from Dec 24th, 2011.
Enjoy. 🙂
Judge Jeanne Boutilier:
I wrote this as chair for judges hospitality at the very first Region 5 “The Cup” Hosted by Gym Nation in Cincinnati. It was recited by a young gymnast named Rachel. 🙂
Oh judge, dear judge
Hello, it’s me
I’m way down here
only 4 foot 3.My knees are knocking
I hope you don’t see.
I look up at you
you smile at me.It’s my turn on beam
now there’s no escaping.
A “9” would be nice
see, my grandma is taping.I know I’m wobbly
but here’s a quiz –
Do you know how thin
this darn thing is???Oh judge, dear judge
can you cut me some slack?
I wiped out in warm-ups
and hurt my back.You signal you’re ready
for me to begin.
I face you, salute you
and flash my best grin.These bars feel good
I must keep my grip.
Did I happen to mention
I have a big rip?It’s over, I did it
that wasn’t so bad.
But I have to admit
I really am glad.Oh judge, dear judge
it’s my turn on floor.
And I know you’ve heard
my music before.But you only smile
as I flip and I leap.
How is it that your
composure you keep?Out of bounds, you say
on two of my passes?
Well, I think that line judge
needs some new glasses.Okay, yes, okay
I’m sure you are right.
But the floor is springy
it messed up my flight.Oh judge, dear judge
did you see that vault?
You need to know
it wasn’t my fault.The board was too close
the horse set too high.
But you just smiled
when I walked by.You sit there for hours
and watch us compete.
You nod and encourage
you don’t miss a beat.You look so regal
in your navy blue.
Oh judge, dear judge
we appreciate you!!!
(via Judge Laura Vincent on Facebook)
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